Pirates Fall To Cardinals In Key Pennant Bid
In a decisive 6-4 loss the Pittsburgh Pirates drop more ground in the pennant race as Paul Dean leads St. Louis past them. Frankie Frisch is dismissed as Cardinals manager amid field crowd intrigue. Pirates still hold a five game edge with 28 games left while Cubs Reds and Giants have 20 each. Arky Vaughan goes 4-for-4 but error aids late scoring. Bill Lee earns his 18th win as the Cubs beat Cincinnati.
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City Tennis Meet Banquet Plans and Prize Session
Complete plans are ready for a city wide banquet honoring all players who took part in the recent round robin city championship. Prizes will be awarded to winners at the event. An exhibition match saw Bracken and Theo Williams defeat Melvin Cobbett and Dicie Powate Friday evening.
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Pitt Backfield Voted One Of Nation's Best Ever
Pitt Panthers rely on a powerful backfield led by Marshall Goldberg and Dick Cassiano with Curly Stebbins and John Chickerneo guiding the attack. Sophomores show promise as the line features six seniors and one junior, including Bill Daddio and Al Lezouski, with Bob Dannies stepping to center to replace graduates.
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Quails and Rankins to Trade Punches in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg boxing night features Quails versus Rankins in a ten round main bout at Hickey Park arena. An eight round semi final and two preliminary bouts cap the program, with Willie Polan of Ford City and Jimmy Burns of Johnstown also slated to fight. Alex Fox, former Pitt football star and later line coach, becomes Pitt’s chief assistant to head coach Jock Sutherland.
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Yesterday's Hero: Paul Dean's Comeback Game Highlights
Paul Dean, after 16 games in the Texas League with 8 wins, delivered a strong major league debut performance. The article notes his effectiveness in stopping the Pirates in his first appearance, calling him a primige of the nightingale and praising his form.
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Pirates to train in San Bernardino next year
Pittsburgh Pirates president William E. Bensganger announced the team would train again in San Bernardino, California, next season despite inspecting more than 30 proposed sites including several in Florida. He said no change could be gained from moving the camp.
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Frisch Out as Cardinals Manager in 1939 Shakeup
St Louis Cardinals fire Frankie Frisch during 1938 season ending his long tenure as manager. Mike Gonzalez named interim skipper to run the team rest of the year after President Sam Breadon announces departure mid game with Pittsburgh. Feud with GM Branch Rickey cited as backdrop to the shock firing and Frisch’s refusal to be Rickey’s yes man.
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Danbom Stars Warren Wins in Narrow Opener
Larry Danbom, former Notre Dame flash and Warren coach, led the Red Jackets to a 13 to 0 win over Monessen Ravens in Warren's opener. Warren failed to score first half, but Danbom’s late third quarter run and fourth down carry sealed the victory amid a sluggish attack.
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Beavers Ready For Warren Practice Scrimmage Tomorrow
Corry High School Beavers and Warren High meet in a midday scrimmage at Loveland Field as both teams tune up for their first game of the season. Warren arrives with three results this year, a win over Youngsville, a win over Shelitel, and a loss to Erie Adideny, while Corry seeks openings on the varsity as battles for spots intensify before Saturday’s Wesleyville showdown.
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Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results Brief
Major and national leagues list yesterday's results with wins and losses. American standings show Washington 6 New York 2 and Boston 12 Philadelphia 7, while National League includes St Louis 6 Pittsburgh 4 and Phila 11-2. International and American Association tables include Toronto 8-12 and Indianapolis 7 Columbus 5 with one game today Chicago at Detroit only.
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Amateurs Face Oakmont Challenge For National Golf Title
The United States amateur golf championship opens at Oakmont Pennsylvania with 166 players in two 18 hole medal rounds today and tomorrow. Johnny Goodman defends his title as a field of former champions and seasoned players vies for a spot in match play.
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District Scholastic Football Results Report
Saturday results list Warren over Sheffield 27 to 0 Erie Academy defeated Aliquippa 11 to 0 Erie East beat Monessen 7 to 6 Ellwood City won 47 to 0 against Wesleyville Erie Vincent toppled Grove City 26 to 0.
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Women’s Pennsylvania golf championship opens in Pittsburgh
The sixth annual women's Pennsylvania golf championship started at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Fifty six players competed in the 18 hole qualifying round. The sixteen survivors advance to daily 18 hole match play, culminating in finals Friday.
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Pirates Lose Second Game to Giants on Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates suffered their second straight National League defeat, falling to the New York Giants before 17,240 fans. Giants led by Ed Danowski, with four touchdowns set up by passes, scoring in the first, second, and final quarters. Pirates opened scoring when Byrd White crossed from the four yard line.
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Hundreds Attend Meet Despite Rain at Meld Day
A foggy, wet Meld Day drew several hundred sportsmen to the Corry Red and Gun clubs south of the city for skeet and trap shooting events at Bkeet Field. Prize winners in skeet included R. Lchmifer of Wrié with top scores 22 22 15 and Morris Chapin second 17 16 33. Beagle trials and dog shows drew keen competition with Babe owned by Glens Tillotson among derby winners. List of floor prize winners announced for local merchants. call at Frank Chapin and Sons for awards.
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